Janet L. Lange was born and raised in New York City. She lived in a small town in Indiana for several years and then returned to New York where she attended high school. Later she resided in Califo...view moreJanet L. Lange was born and raised in New York City. She lived in a small town in Indiana for several years and then returned to New York where she attended high school. Later she resided in California where she attended college and later taught school in Torrance. She also taught school in Gold Beach and Walport, Oregon. Mrs. Lange especially enjoyed living at the Wind River Ranger Station, where her husband was the District Ranger in that lovely forest. Mrs. Lange likes storytelling, playing piano, and singing. Her other interests include science, especially astronomy. She has four children, four grandchildren, and a 2 ½ year old great grandson. She currently lives in a beautiful retirement facility in Vancouver, WA.view less